The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 6 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 27
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnfoot, St John's Chapel, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 1QH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Chapel Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Chapel Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Chapel Primary School?
St John's Chapel Primary School currently has 27 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Chapel Primary School take?
St John's Chapel Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Chapel Primary School?
St John's Chapel Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL13 1QH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Chapel Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Chapel Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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